
Hello everyone! Welcome to Colleen’s Coffee Klatch. Where I grew up, the Kaffee klatsch was all the rage. Folks (mostly women) would get together, share a cup of coffee, and catch up on their lives. Thanks so much for stopping by to share a cup of coffee and a chat. Whenever I can, I like […]

The snow, rough and windswept in places, makes my peaceful walk evaporate. At the park, thick ice seals the sky’s reflections on the pond, reminding me of the places in my heart where I hide the old draconian memories. Like shadows, I keep those emotions in the dark, so they never take hold. It’s time […]

Imbolc is the third sabbat holiday, using Samhain as the starting point for the beginning of the Pagan new year. We celebrate this sabbat between January 31st and February 2nd. Imbolc is found at the midway point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. In many regions, it was regarded as a season unto itself, […]

I met many new authors on my book tour in December 2022, which led me to some new reads! Let me introduce you to some novels I absolutely loved reading this month! ❤ As usual, please click on the book image to find the book on Amazon.com. Jealousy of a Viking, by V.M. Sang Leave […]

This is Part Four of the “Carrot Ranch Coven Series.” LOL! My Word-Witch is back! On Sabbatical – Part One Rabbits – Part Two Shadow Woman – Part Three The Carrot Ranch January 23, 2023, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that is optimistic. Feel free to explore optimism in […]
A very nice poem and picture. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Henrietta. I’m happy you enjoyed it. Hugs to you, my friend. ❤
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You are welcome!
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Beautiful!
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Thanks. I appreciate your comments. 😀
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There’s no LOVE button here… ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
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Awww, thanks. It took awhile to write. I had to use the thesaurus to find words with right amount of syllables. ❤
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I just love that there are places we can go to expand ourselves (word wise) If it were just about expanding ourselves… then that would be the bakery (for me)
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LOL! Yeah, I would be right there with you! LOL! It is a real battle for me too. 😀 ❤
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You succeeded splendidly in showing not telling and also left me curious about your book.
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OHHHH, thanks, Bernadette. I hoped to stir up some interest. 😀 ❤
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This is delightful Colleen. I’m glad you shared it. Mega hugs.
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Such beautiful marvelousness. 🌹
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Thanks, friend. 😘
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“The chasm of my fate” is a great line Colleen!
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Thanks, OM… you get me!
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I felt it indeed!
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Beautiful Tanka. I love how you used the prompt words.
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Thanks, Viva. This was a hard one. 😘
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Love that 3rd line, feels endless, whichever way you go be it good or bad. And that word ‘patois’, I can truly relate. Love this Colleen.
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Thank you so much. The Tanka is totally about the events in my novel. ‘Patois,’ in this case, refers to ancient languages. I could not believe how these words came together. I know my fairy nymphs are guiding me. ❤
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Thank’s the one coming out in January?
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Yes. I just got it uploaded to CreateSpace today. I have to tackle the cover next. ❤
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I’ll look out for it.
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Oh, I’ll let you know. I’m shooting for January 3, 2017. 🦄😘
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Good!!
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P.S. the link to Madeeha’s Tanka in the roundup didn’t get me there. Don’t know if it’s me and my phone.
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HMMMM. I will go look at it. Thanks for the heads up. ❤
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